Solo Leveling

 Solo Leveling (Update)

    Solo leveling occurs in a world where magic and dungeons have fused with modern society. In this world, gates leading to dungeons filled with monsters and "dungeon bosses" appeared as well as humans who are born with certain amounts of heroic potential. These heroes are called hunters and use their powers to clear the dungeons and defeat the bosses to keep modern society safe. In Solo Leveling, the main character Sung Jin-Woo (The anime was adapted from a Korean webcomic hence the Korean names) was born with very little magical potential at all. In his world, this meant no chance to rank up or improve his skills until a near-death experience allowed him to access the system. Much like a video game, the system allows him to complete quests and level up, improving his magical potential. This is as far as I have gotten in the show so far but the concept proves to be very interesting as Sung Jin-woo becomes stronger and learns more about the system and the mystery of the gates. 

    Now, I have watched 7 episodes and am very hooked. The plot of the show has not slowed down but instead sped up. I'm actually a little bit surprised at how fast the main character is getting stronger. Usually in anime, it takes many many episodes for a character to show any improvement at all but in solo leveling, Jin-Woo has gone from being completely weak to pretty much unstoppable over the course of 7 episodes. I guess it isn't called solo leveling for nothing. Lastly I am noticing an interesting social commentary beginning to take shape as the survival of the fittest, gruesome, and greed-filled world of the anime is further explored. I wish I could watch more...